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Friedens, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Friedens is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 974. Residents earn $51,750 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
974 Population 309/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $33,216 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $190,238 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $831/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,750
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,100
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $831
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Friedens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population974
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,750
Per Capita$33,216
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$831
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$190,238
Housing Units584
Rent Burden31.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation2,141 ft (653 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.7%
Libraries22

Is Friedens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Friedens receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Friedens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Friedens is $51,750, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Friedens is $109,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Friedens experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches, including 142.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Friedens has a population of 974 with a density of 309 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

974
Total Population
309
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Friedens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Friedens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Friedens is $51,750, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Friedens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,750
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,216
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Friedens is $109,100, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $190,238.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,100
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$190,238

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$110
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below US avg
Rent Burden31.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units584
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate5.60%
Friedens has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.6 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall142.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,141 ft (653 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates40.0449°N, 79.0028°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 77.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+94.2%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density309/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.7%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Drive Alone83.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

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